Citizens Oversight Committee

A Citizens Oversight Committee representing a diverse range of community interests was appointed by the Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors on March 22, 2017 . The nineteen representatives and their alternates will serve on the committee, which will be known as the “eXcellent Transportation Oversight Committee.” The eXcellent committee will meet at least once a year or as often as monthly. Meetings will be open to the public, and the agendas will be posted to this site.

The committee will be responsible for ensuring that taxpayers’ safeguards in the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan are met as projects and programs are implemented. Their duties shall be as follows:

Independent Audits: Have full access to the Agency’s independent auditor and review the annual audits, have the authority to request and review specific financial information, and provide input on the audit to assure that funds are being expended in accordance with the requirements of this plan;

Plan Changes: Review and make recommendations on any proposed changes to the plan, prior to Transportation Agency Board consideration;

Project Delivery and Priorities: Review and comment on project delivery schedules as represented in the Strategic Expenditure Plan and make recommendations to the Transportation Agency on any proposals for changing project delivery priorities; and

Annual and Final Reports: Prepare annual reports regarding the administration of the program, to be presented to

The Citizens Oversight Committee membership includes one representative from each of the following organizations or interests:

League of Women Voters

A bona fide taxpayers association from the Salinas Valley

A bonafide taxpayers association from the Monterey Peninsula

Senior or disabled services agency

Pedestrian or bicycle transportation advocate

Transit users

Labor organization

Central Coast Builders Exchange

Chamber of Commerce –Salinas Valley

Chamber of Commerce – Monterey Peninsula

Agriculture

Habitat preservation

Hospitality

Education

Latino Organization

North County

South County

Youth/College

Construction

Initial member terms are staggered with half serving a 2-year term and half serving a 3-year term as specified by the Transportation Agency. Any member may be reappointed to a 2-year term for an unlimited number of terms.

To download the list of representatives and alternates appointed to serve on the “eXcellent Transportation Oversight Committee,” click onto the following link: